The Grain Marketing Board (GMB) has unveiled a groundbreaking set of grain trade and storage models aimed at empowering Zimbabwean farmers and processors while strengthening the grain value chain. The new initiative is designed to reduce costs, ensure access to quality grain, and position Zimbabwe as a regional hub for grain trade.
Through this programme, 89 depots and 1,804 grain buying points are now actively participating in third-party grain purchases and storage for farmers, millers, stockfeed manufacturers, and other grain processors.
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GMB Third-Party Grain Purchase Model
The third-party grain purchase model allows registered client entities, including millers and processors, to deposit funds with GMB at agreed prices per tonne. GMB’s stocks serve as collateral, ensuring reliable access to grain while lowering market entry costs. Processors can then collect grain at the nearest depot, reducing logistics costs and guaranteeing supply.
This model also supports Rural Development 8.0, placing women, youth, and community-based enterprises at the heart of aggregation. A nominal 10% service fee applies, making participation affordable and transparent.
GMB Third-Party Storage
GMB’s storage network currently spans 862,000 MT, with an additional 672,000 MT under construction, bringing total capacity to 1,534,000 MT. Storage fees have been reduced to $2.90 per MT per month, encouraging processor and farmer participation.
Contractors can deliver grain from their farmers to the nearest depot and use GMB’s fleet for transport, cutting costs and preventing side-marketing. All grain is ring-fenced and legally enforceable, ensuring safety and reliability.
GMB Farmer Storage Facility
To tackle post-harvest losses, GMB is offering farmers direct access to storage facilities at $2.90 per MT per month. Farmers can withdraw grain anytime, giving them flexibility and protecting their harvest from market fluctuations.
GMB Grain Transborder Storage Facility
GMB has also expanded storage for regional and international grain traders under a Collateral Management Agreement. Zimbabwe’s central location, combined with world-class storage facilities, positions the country as a viable hub for regional grain trade. Storage fees are the same competitive $2.90 per MT per month.
GMB Grain Trade, Storage Benefits to Clients and Stakeholders
GMB’s innovative grain trade and storage models deliver:
- Convenience and flexibility for farmers and processors
- Reduced logistics burden and lower costs
- Competitive pricing across the network
- Quality assurance and reliability of stored grain
- Just-in-time access for processing
- Easy access to regional and international markets
By combining nationwide reach, efficient pricing, and modern storage, GMB is helping Zimbabwe emerge as a regional grain trade hub while empowering farmers and processors alike.
For more information, contact:
Operations Director: Mr Patrick Muzvimbiri – (+263) 772113414
Marketing Officer: Miss Loraine Mupakwa – (+263) 77 7714272
Public Relations: (+263) 8677004941
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